The DC Council recently passed a resolution recognizing the significant
contributions of TBED21, Inc., an
organization dedicated to keeping the District economically competitive
in the 21st century, with a strong focus on underdeveloped and
disadvantaged communities.
The text of the Ceremonial Resolution, introduced by At-Large Councilmember Kwame Brown, is as follows:
TBED21 Readiness Recognition Resolution of 2010
To recognize the need to ensure that the District of Columbia is economically competitive in the twenty-first century and to acknowledge the significant contributions of TBED21, Inc., in efforts to integrate policy and federal funding opportunities for the nation’s capital.
WHEREAS, the Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the need to develop a more integrated policy and programmatic agenda towards technology-based economic development that ensures the District of Columbia’s economic competitiveness in the 21st century;
WHEREAS, Technology Based Economic Development for the 21st Century -TBED21, Inc., recognizes the District of Columbia as an economically vibrant 21st century knowledge city with a diverse citizenry representing countries from around the world;
WHEREAS, TBED21, Inc. has proposed ideas to the Government of the District of Columbia, including Office of the Mayor and District agencies: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development; Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education; Office of the State Superintendent for Education; University of the District of Columbia and its Community College;
WHEREAS, TBED21, Inc. has engaged various federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Labor to assist the development of a 21st century tech-based economic development agenda for the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, TBED21, Inc. has made tremendous strides in coordinating Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education, STEM workforce development, entrepreneurship, innovation, tech-based commercialization and entrepreneurship in the District of Columbia;
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this resolution may be cited as the “TBED21 Readiness Recognition Resolution of 2010”.
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Author: Cass Luskin
